Educational Polarization in American Politics: More than Just a Diploma Divide
Published online on April 16, 2026
Abstract
American Politics Research, Ahead of Print.
The American electorate is divided along educational lines. The 2024 presidential election was marked by the largest-ever educational divide in vote choice. Typically, we frame this divide as a split between people with college degrees and those without. ...
The American electorate is divided along educational lines. The 2024 presidential election was marked by the largest-ever educational divide in vote choice. Typically, we frame this divide as a split between people with college degrees and those without. ...